How to Apply Vinyl Graphics Over Rivets

How to Apply Vinyl Graphics Over Rivets

Applying vinyl graphics on vehicle surfaces with rivets is challenging for most sign makers. Vinyl failures to these surfaces are all too common. Here are some tips and procedures, used by..

6/12/13 9:00 AM
Why Use a Heavyweight Paper Application Tape

Why Use a Heavyweight Paper Application Tape

When I started in the vinyl graphics industry more than thirty years ago, there was no such thing as lighter standard weight application tape that is generally used in the sign industry. The only..

5/7/13 8:00 AM
Application Film with Air-Egress Technology

Application Film with Air-Egress Technology

Surely you have heard about user friendly air-egress films. We have now developed an air-egress application tape, RTape® Clear Choice® AT75.1. The embossed surface of the RTape® Clear Choice® AT75.1..

2/7/13 8:00 AM
Chalk Versus Liquid Chalk Markers

Chalk Versus Liquid Chalk Markers

Which is Better for Writing on Chalkboard Film? Chalk or Chalk Ink Pens?

11/28/12 8:00 AM
Mottling and What To Do About It

Mottling and What To Do About It

Have you ever occasionally noticed a dull, hazy or blotchy appearance on the surface of some vinyl films or overlaminates? This is a condition called mottling. While this hazy appearance certainly..

10/17/12 8:00 AM
How to Use Pallet Protek Protection Tape

How to Use Pallet Protek Protection Tape

Cleaning up messy spray adhesive from your pallets is time both time consuming and costly. It’s also unnecessary. By pre-covering your pallets with RTape 4350 Pallet Protek™ and spraying the paper..

8/28/12 8:00 AM
Difficult to Transfer Vinyl Graphics

Difficult to Transfer Vinyl Graphics

Who hasn’t had the occasional problem in transferring vinyl graphics from their release liner? In many cases, the solution may be as simple as selecting a higher tack application tape or making a..

7/3/12 8:00 AM
How to Avoid Dimpling in Paper Application Tape

How to Avoid Dimpling in Paper Application Tape

Dimples on a person’s face are usually regarded as being attractive and desirable, butut dimples on the surface of paper application tape…not so much! In fact, dimples in the application paper are..

6/20/12 8:00 AM
What Causes Liner Curl?

What Causes Liner Curl?

Would you like paper or plastic? In the sign, screen and digital markets, vinyl film manufacturers generally pick paper release liners. Plastic film liners are more frequently used for label stock...

5/20/12 8:00 AM
Preventing Wall Graphics Failures

Preventing Wall Graphics Failures

Getting good adhesion to painted wall surfaces has been a problem for sign makers and the manufacturers of vinyl films. Flat finish paints are especially a problem. To help your customer avoid the..

5/12/12 9:00 AM